BALLET
1 - Ages 3 - 4:
A 45 minute first class based on ballet steps done entirely
center floor with structured exercises and imaginative free
dancing. Correct ballet terminology is used along with hand
held props to help discover all forms of movement. Body and
music awareness, memory exercises, directional movement, basic
tumbling and classroom etiquette are also taught. Students
will learn and present two recital dances for each semester
to be performed at the Academy in Dec and May. (please note:
students must be potty trained to enter class)
BALLET 2 - Ages 4 - 6: A 1 hour class building
upon the themes of Ballet 1 with many more challenging movements.
In addition, students may choose to take tap or jazz as part
of class. Students will learn and present two recital dances
for each semester to be performed at the Academy in Dec and
May.
MOMMY & ME - Ages 2 - 4: NEW! A 45 min
class where parent and child dance and exercise together!
Dancers must be at least 2 years of age, but need not be potty
trained. 4 sessions of 8 classes are offered, this class will
not participate in recitals. Please see separate tuition schedule
for this class.
Level 3: An hour and fifteen minute COMBO
class incorporating basic ballet training for 45 minutes along
with either tap, jazz, hip hop or modern as part of class
for 30 min. L3 Ballet class (1 hour) focuses entirely on ballet
technique. Age appropriate music and movements are used for
all dance styles.
Ballet 4 - 7: A technique class based primarily
on the Vaganova method, with elements of Cecchetti, RAD, Bournanville,
and Balanchine techniques taught. Barre work, stretching,
center floor and across the floor exercises are part of every
class. Correct placement and terminology are emphasized, along
with proper class etiquette. Ballet is the most graceful,
beautiful and DIFFICULT of all dance styles, if you master
this, you can dance anything!
Hip Hop 4: A basic technique and choreography
class including beginner break moves. Age appropriate technique
and music with clean lyrics and messages. An exciting, fun,
upbeat and fast paced class, great for core and upper body
strengthening! Feel the funk!
Jazz 4 - 7: A comprehensive technique and
choreography class including isolations, floor stretching
and strengthening, center combinations and across the floor
exercises. 09-10 classes will also incorporate Hip Hop for
Levels 5-7 (YEAH!). Our most upbeat and all out fun classes
to fabulous music!
Lyrical Jazz 4 - 7: A technique and choreography
class that is ar fusion of jazz, modern and ballet and may
include isolations, floor stretching and strengthening and
progressions across the floor. Dance for your soul!
Modern 4 - 7: A technique and choreography
class that teaches different ways to move through space with
more connection to the floor. Self expression, feelings and
emotions specifically related to music and movement are explored.
Our favorite class for stress relief!
Tap 4 - 7: A technique class that teaches
the dancer to become the rhythm and music themselves. Broadway
Style Tap involving traditional, large tap movements, and
Rhythm Tap, involving small complex rhythmic steps are taught.
Looking towards musical theater in school? You MUST be able
to tap, we can help!
Musical Theater 4/5: A technique and choreography
class incorporating Broadway style tap and jazz with SINGING!
Love to sing and dance? This class is for you!
Youth Company 4 - 7: An all choreography
class to prepare for scheduled performances. Company dancers
will perform any combination of ballet, jazz or modern dances
for these shows and may have additional rehearsals scheduled
if needed on Saturdays. Want more social time with ballet
friends? This is it!
Pre Pointe 5 & Pointe 5 - 7: Specific
exercises to strengthen legs and feet at the barre and/or
center floor are given along with Theraband exercises to be
done at home weekly for pre-pointe students. ALL students
must be evaluated and have director approval to take pre-pointe
and maintain consistent attendance in ballet classes to continue
to be allowed to dance on pointe. Fulfill your dancing dreams!
Variations 6/7: Classical and neo-classical
solo Variations from the ballets Sleeping Beauty, Don Quixote,
Giselle, Paquita, Swan Lake, Coppelia, Le Corsaire, Esmerelda,
Grand Pas Classique and Les Sylphides may be learned. Lots
to learn and remember, this class is the ultimate in ballet
achievement!
Competition 5 - 7: An all choreography class
to learn dances to perform at local competitions for judges
critique and additional performing experience. Ballet, pointe,
jazz and/or modern styles may be presented at 2-3 competition
during 2nd semester. Designed to work in depth on choreography
to refine it into a polished presentation. Looking for a challenge
and a TON of fun? Come and see what you can do! |
